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The difference between a vertical pump and a horizontal pump?

23 Jan 2021Email

First of all, in terms of performance, vertical pumps and horizontal pumps are basically the same hydraulically, and both belong to the category of centrifugal pumps. So it is difficult to distinguish from the performance.

  From the structural characteristics, the two pumps can be seen from the appearance, and they are different.

   In terms of choice, most people would like to use a horizontal centrifugal pump, mainly because the horizontal pump is simple, easy to repair and maintain. The vertical centrifugal pump is troublesome to maintain and needs to be lifted every time it is repaired. Moreover, the long shaft pump needs to replace the sliding bearing under the liquid for a long time. If it is not replaced, the possible consequence is that the centrifugal force of the shaft becomes larger and larger, which causes the shaft runout value to increase. If it is not replaced in time, it will cause a mechanical accident. And ensure absolute horizontal installation during installation.

   Vertical centrifugal pump advantages:

  First, vertical centrifugal pumps are mostly used for installation in underground tanks that cannot be backfilled. Or because there is no open space on site for the horizontal centrifugal pump, you can only use the vertical centrifugal pump on the tank.

  Second, if an ordinary horizontal pump (not a self-priming pump) has a poor self-priming ability, it is impossible to draw the medium from the tank below. Therefore, horizontal pumps and vertical pumps are not comparable.

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